Politicians pledge to twin important trade route

The federal and New Brunswick governments are partnering to complete the twinning of Route 1 between Saint John and the United States border.

The federal minister for the area, Greg Thompson, says the project will make the highway safer and ensure efficient movement of goods along the important trade corridor that connects Atlantic Canada with the northeastern United States.

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. - The federal and New Brunswick governments are partnering to complete the twinning of Route 1 between Saint John and the United States border.

The federal minister for the area, Greg Thompson, says the project will make the highway safer and ensure efficient movement of goods along the important trade corridor that connects Atlantic Canada with the northeastern United States.